Antimicrobial medical gloves

Abstract

A formulation for manufacturing an antimicrobial article, the formulation comprising: 25 to 75 parts by weight of a PVC resin; 20 to 40 parts by weight of a plasticizer; 10 to 30 parts by weight of a solvent diluent; 0.001 to 1% by weight, preferably 0.001 to 0.3% by weight, of a singlet oxygen-producing dye.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to formulations and methods for making antimicrobial articles, and more particularly to formulations and methods for making antimicrobial gloves. Background technique [0002] Protective gloves are widely used in hospitals, pharmaceutical factories, food factories, kitchens or even public places. Gloves are usually made of polymer resins. For example, so-called vinyl gloves are produced by using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) as a main component. [0003] Conventionally, the use of protective gloves isolates germs from the user's hands to reduce the risk of bacterial infection. Since bacteria attached to the glove surface are not killed, bacteria or other microorganisms may grow on the glove surface. Therefore, gloves may become a new source of infection. [0004] It is desirable to provide continuous bacterial protection during the use of the glove. To achieve continuous bacterial protection, antimicrobial gloves were deve...

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Problems solved by technology

Furthermore, according to prior art manufacturing methods, the amount of antimicrobial agent is limited to low levels (e.g. less than 1% by weight) in order not to impair the physical properties of the glove

As a result, the antimicrobial will diminish soon after glove use as the antimicrobial gradually disappears from the glove surface and cannot be replenished

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